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| Some simple actions on your part can go a long way: | |
| Focusing on their strengths, rather than on their weaknesses, encourages children to excel.
Reaching out to touch and hug communicates far more than words. Scheduling something special like “dates” gives wonderful opportunities for fun and bonding. Being at home after school helps kids avoid getting into trouble during the problem hours from 3 to 6 p.m. Single or working parents can require their kids to “call in” when they get home. Even a short call will give you time to tell them you care and love them. Eating meals together as often as possible and talking about the day’s events tend to help children avoid drugs and alcohol, according to recent studies. |
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| From: Drug-Proofing Your Child: What Parents, Grandparents, Mentors And Other Care-Givers Can Do To Keep Kids Off Drugs, Published By Teen Challenge Of Southern California. | |